Project Grant 2402114
Award Date
6/15/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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